Balrampur, April 5 -- Surrendered Naxalites and people affected by Naxal violence in the Balrampur district in Chhattisgarh are getting benefits under the special project of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for the first time.

Chief Executive Officer of District Panchayat Balrampur, Nayantara Singh Tomar on Friday, said that under the special project, the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana are being given to those who have been affected by Naxal incidents or have surrendered Naxalites.

"A list of 77 people was received, out of which 30 were found eligible, and 23 have been approved for housing. After addressing technical shortcomings, the remaining 7 will also be approved for housing," Tomar told ANI.

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